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Canadian rates are the same as above, but in Canadian funds. ~ecem1J.eJt. 1998 Publication of the Old Time Radio Club Following dinner on Friday we saw three more re-cre­ ations} the third episode of Superman, Candy Matson and F~bber Mc?ee and Molly. Mary Diveny played a per­ fect Molly, while Bob Mott and Ray Erlenborn were at their best doing Fibber's closet. On Saturday morning I spent much of my time in the dealer's room. That afternoon we were treated to the fourth episo~e of Superman, followed by a Superman panel that Included Anthony Tollin, Jackson Beck, Maggie Thompson and Earl George. Next we were entertained by a singer's panel that included Carmel Don't Touch Quinn, Jill Corey, Betty Johnson, Larry Steven and Adam Wade. With Jay Hickerson at the piano the five singers entertained us in song. The last event of the that Dial afternoon was a re-creation of Pepper Young's Family that included Mason Adams, Florence Freeman Elliot Reid, Ron Lackmann and George Ansbro. ' By JERRY COLLINS Following Saturday dinner we were entertained by Peg Lynch and Bob Hastings in two excellent re-creations of The Twenty-third Edition of The Friends of Old Time Ethel and Albert. Following the presentation of differ­ Radio Convention was held at the Holiday Inn at the ent awards, the evening concluded with the fifth and Newark Airport on October 22nd - 24th. The excite­ final episode of "Superman vs. the Atom Man," and a ment of seeing old friends, viewing excellent re-cre­ re-creation of Blondie with Will Hutchins playing ations and panel discussions and spending time in the Dagwood, a part he played more than forty years ago. dealer rooms was only diminished by the news that Lon Clark, Charlotte Manson, Jeanette Nolan, Ralph Bell and Abby Lewis would no longer be with us. MORE OTR ALBUMS On Thursday we were treated to the reminiscences of ADDfTJ TO OUR LIBRARY the marvelous Tony Gillman, who has been in show business for the past 69 years. We also enjoyed two very Below is a continuation of the list of Albums added to good re-creations; The Phil Harris and Alice Faye Show our Library through the good graces of Ray Olivieri and and Our Miss Brooks. We were also treated to the first his friend William A Bigelow. These may be borrowed episode of a five part Superman serial. The remaining by contacting Dom Parisi. See the information page for four parts were spread out during the remainder of the rental rates and proper address to be used. weekend. Mason Adams, Jackson Beck and Earl George re-created their roles from the 1945 story "Superman 128. Superman> 2 Episodes vs. Atom Man." George Ansbro played Superman with 129. Jungle Jim - 2 Episodes Dick Beals as Jimmy Olson. Much of my day was also 130. JackArmstrong- 2 Episodes spent in the Waterford Room and close to a dozen 131. Captain Midnight - First Show smaller dealer rooms. Jack Armstrong - 1935 On Friday morning a couple hours spent in the dealer's Buck Rogers - First Show 4/4/39 rooms kept me from the morning panel shows. That Dick Tracy - 9/13/46 "Case of the Broken Window" afternoon I attended both the announcer's panel that 132. Terry and The Pirates - 2 Episodes featured George Ansbro, Bill Owen and Dick Dudley as 133. Red Ryder - 1. "Accused of being a cattle rustler" well as an author's panel that included Bill Jaker, 2. "Pint Size Pinto" Martin Grams, David Siegel, Anthony Tollin, Gerald 134. Sgt. Preston of The Yukon -'1. "Big Strike Mine" Nachnan, Ron Lackmann, Bob Lynes, Jordan Young 2. "Joe Findley Strikes Gold" and Gary Yoggy. We were also treated to an excellent 135. Sky King - 1. "Lady Sheriff' re-creation of The Adventures of Sam Spade done by 2. "Mark ofEI Diablo" the Gotham Radio Players as well as the second episode 136. Buck Rogers - 1. "On the surface of the Moon" ofSuperman. 2. "Killer Kane and Ardala on Saturn Moon" 9)ecemI1ett, 1998 Publication of the Old Time Radio Club 3. "Wilma finds Dr. Huer" 159. Bubbles In The Air· 2 record set of Soap Operas 4."In the City of Orr" 160. Soap Operas 7. Flash Gordon> 1. "Tyrant of Mongo 161. Golden Age of Comedy - 2 record set 2. "In the Ice Kingdom" 162. Arthur Godfrey & His Talent Scouts (1946-1950) 3. "Terror and Treachery" 163. People Are Funny - 2 episodes 38. Flash Gordon- 1. "The Hairy Giants" 164. Mario Lanza Show 8/5/51 and 6/13/52 2. "In search of the Glacier Monster" 165. Louella Parsons - 2 episodes with Dick Powell, 3. "Fight to the Death" Barbara Stanwyck, Spencer Tracy and .39. Archie- 1. "Christmas Shopping" David Niven 2. "Red Cross Drive Party" 166. Academy Award- "A Farewell to Arms" with L40. Bringing Up Father Frederic March Blondie 167. Helen Hayes Theater - 1. "Lady With The Lamp" 141. Joe Palooka 2. "Lady In Letters" 142. Lassie - 1. "One-Eyed Cat" 168. Mercury Theatre -7/11/38 "Dracula" with 2. "Problem Child" Orson Welles 143. Mandrake The Magician 169. Bob Hope Show - 10/23/45 with Wayne Morris 144. Strange Dr. Weird - 1. 11/14/44 "House where 170. Screen Director's Playhousa- 313/50 "Paleface" Death Lived" with Bob Hope 2. 11/28/44 "Summoning Chandor" Screen Guild Players. 1013/47 "My Favorite 3. (1945) "Tiger Cat" Brunette" with Bob Hope 4. (1945) "Murder Ship" 171. Michael Shayne Private Detective "Haunted Bride" 5. (1945) "Devil's Caverns" and "Bloodstained Pearl" 145. Tarean- 1. "None So Blind" 172. Screen Guild Players - 1. 3/3/49 "Command 2. "Killer at Large" Decision" with Clark Gable 146. Tarzan - 1. "Congo Murder" 2. 12/4/44 "China Seas" with Clark Gable 2. "Tarzan and the Long Journey" 173. Screen Guild Players - 4/26/43 "Casablanca" with 147. Green Hornet - 1. "The Hornet Does It" Humphrey Bogart 2. "Bootleg Printing Scheme" Screen Director's Playhouse - 7/22/49 "Casbah" 148. Lone Ranger. 1. "Ambush At Bryant's Gap" with Tony Martin 2. "Rape Justice" 174. Academy Award-I. 8/2/46 "Watch On The Rhine" 3. "Stampede" with Paul Lukas 4. "Aces Wild" 2. 5/25/46 "The Informer" with Victor 149. Lone Ranger - 1. "Mutiny At Camp Corbin" McLaglen 2. "Son of the Banker" 175. Carnation Contented Hour· with Buddy Clark, 150. Lone Ranger. "The Iron Horse" 5/22150 Jane Powell, Benny Goodman, Hildegarde Have Gun, Will Travel - "Farewell to Paladin" 176. Grand Central Statiorr- 2 episodes 11/27/60 177. Death Valley Days. 1. 8/27/35 "Sam Bass" 151. Lone Ranger - 2 Episodes 2. 6/17/38 "Burro with No Name" 152. Lone Ranger -1. "Origin of the Lone Ranger" 178. Screen Guild Players -10/19/42 "Yankee Doodle 2. "Horace Greeley" Dandy" with James Cagney 153. Lone Ranger· 1. "Eric Hyde loses cattle to rustlers" Screen Guild Theatre - 10/5/41 "Strawberry 2.